Instruction manual

Pg.3 – Instructions Version 1.1, January 2009

Introduction & History

The full-scale Aeronca Champion, or “Champ,” was manufactured by the Aeronca

Aircraft Corporation, in Middletown, Ohio between 1944 and 1951. Over 10,000 were

built. In 1946, it was marketed as “the newest in aerodynamic design! . . . It’s the easiest

plane you’ve ever flown. ” Like the Piper Cub with which it competed, the Champ also

featured tandem seating. While the Piper Cub is soloed from the rear seat, the Champ

can be soloed from the front seat, giving improved forward visibility on the ground, and

during takeoffs, climbs, landings. Although the Aeronca Champ has a wider cabin than

the Piper Cub, the Champ’s cruise speed was about 15mph faster. Its Continental 65hp

engine powered it to a top speed of 100 mph.

Pilot-1 is pleased to announce the 1/8 scale Aeronca Champ as part of the Golden Age

Civilian Series. The Pilot-1 “Champ” encompasses the same attributes in quality

construction and handling that made the original Aeronca Champ a favorite for over 50

years. Our engineers have spent countless hours developing a true-to-scale ARF that

looks and flies like the full-scale Champ. We know you will be pleased with its scale

looks and balanced maneuverability. In fact, our local model airplane pilots formed a

line so they each could get a chance to fly the prototype. All agree, for scale aircraft, it

may very well be the “easiest plane you’ve ever flown!”

Hobby Lobby International, Inc.

5614 Franklin Pike Circle

Brentwood, TN 37027

1-866-WE-FLY-RC

(1-866-933-5972)